Artisan Post #17 - Layers of Beauty

These floral themed cards were created with the Layers of Beauty Bundle which includes stamps, dies, and five decorative masks. I used a variety of Stampin’ Blends to add splattered dots of ink in all the right spots.

Here is a look at all the supplies I used to create these cards.

Stamp the large floral image from the Layers of Beauty Bundle, then use mask number one and a Small Blending Brush to add a light layer of color to the flowers. Add just enough ink so it’s varied from the white.

Keep mask number one aligned over the stamped floral image. Use a Bone Folder to repeatedly “knock” on the barrel of a Stampin’ Blend to add splatter dots of color. Start with two or three lighter Stampin’ Blend colors.

Switch to mask number two and add more splatters using a few medium toned Stampin’ Blends. Switch to mask number three and finish coloring by adding more splatters in darker Stampin’ Blend colors. Use masks three and four to color the leaves. Use Stazon Cleaner to remove splatters from the masks.

Color Basic White Cardstock to create different shades of paper. Use a direct to paper technique to make a more vivid shade by making short swipes in opposite directions across Basic White Cardstock. For a softer shade knock on the barrel of Stampin’ Blend to add splatters. To fill the paper I rotated the cardstock and then added more splatters with the dark Stampin’ Blend. 

Artisan Post #16: The Best There Is

I had the opportunity to create two alternative projects for Stampin' Up!' this past May. I was given the Paper Pumpkin Kit called The Best There Is. I made a card and a mini-album that doubled as a coupon book.

 

Here is the card I made. I have slid the buckle off to be able to open the card. Along with pieces from the Kit I used the add on dies called Thanks and Beyond as well as Crumb Cake and Early Espresso Ink Pads, Textured Metallic Specialty Paper, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Glossy Dots, and Wink of Stella.

Here's a look at the inside of the card.

This is a look at the back side of the card's buckle. I believe you should skillfully address every visible layers of a hand made card. It's all in the details.

This is the cover of my mini-album that doubles as a coupon book. At the bottom of this post I will include a link to my Up!STYLE Your Paper Pumpkin Class where I give step by step instructions of how to create this card and mini-album. For now I am sharing a few of the pages.

Here is a link to the video of the making of these two projects!

Gratitude for Creation Station

Welcome to our November Creation Station Blog Hop. Our theme for this month is "gratitude." I hand stamped a couple thank you cards that feature a rustic autumnal color palette. 

Both cards include a unique mix of Basic Beige, Lemon Lolly, Wild Wheat, and Early Espresso inks all magically blended into Layers of Beauty. I love the stamps, masks, and dies that make up the Layers of Beauty Bundle--it's truly gorgeous and pretty easy to use.

Of the two cards this "hey. thanks.," is my favorite. I think it might be the Regal Flora DSP and how it juxtaposes with the stamped floral image and the bold text.

I am grateful for you and your visit here at my blog today. Do click the "next up" button to hop over to Mikaela's Crafty Oink Pen. Her stamp style is fantastic and she creates cards that inspire me. Let's go see what she has made.

2025 Desktop Calendar Class Registration

Join me for my fifth annual Desktop Calendar Class. 

This year I am offering three options to choose from:

1. Regal Flora Bundle + a Fully Loaded Class Kit + Shipping + Online Access
2. A Fully Loaded Class Kit + Shipping + Online Access
3. PDF Cutting Guide + Online Access

Register now while supplies last as class kits will be limited.

This online class will be recorded for replay. 

The calendar will be designed with the Regal Winter Suite Collection found on pages 34 & 35 of the Sept.-Dec. Mini Catalog. The colors for this years calendar will include: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wheat, Pretty Peacock, Night of Navy, Blackberry Bliss, and Berry Burst.

Kits will include: a 13 page spiral bound project base, a 2025 mini calendar, a quarter pack of the Regal Winter DSP, a full pack of Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots, an assortment of SU! ribbons, and all precut cardstock pieces. 

Registration open from 11/1 to 12/20 or until kits are sold out.

Use the button below to reserve your spot.

Option 1 - Regal Flora Bundle + Fully Loaded Class Kit $110

• Regal Floral Bundle (stamps and dies, as seen in photo above)
• Class Kit Packet
• Invitation to the 12/28 Zoom gathering/class
• Membership to SeeingINKspots Backstage Pass
• video recordings of this class & many more past classes
• full array of photos for this class & many more past classes
• First class padded shipping, kits ship 12/21

Option 2 - Fully Loaded Class Kit $55

• Class Kit Packet
• Invitation to the 12/28 Zoom gathering/class
• Membership to SeeingINKspots Backstage Pass
• video recordings of this class & many more past classes
• full array of photos for this class & many more past classes
• First class padded shipping, kits ship 12/21

Option 3 - Online Access $23

• PDF of cutting measurements, supplies, and photos
• Invitation to the 12/28 Zoom gathering/class
• Membership to SeeingINKspots Backstage Pass
• video recording of this class & many more past classes
• full array of photos for this class & many more past classes

Use the Paypal button to register

Choose Your Option

Option 1 $110.00 USD Option 2 $55.00 USD Option 3 $23.00 USD

Artisan Post #15: Book Treat Box Super Tags

For Christmas I love to create hand-made tags to give presents presence so I have designed these super tags that can double as ornaments.

These Book Treat Box tags have been embellished with the Reindeer Days 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, the Reindeer Fun Dies, and the Greetings of the Season Stamp Set. These tags are two gifts in one; a fancy tag for a package that can be also be hung as an ornament.

In the photo you will see the products I used to create these super tags. Mostly, I focused on the Reindeer Days Suite Collection.

To begin, cut about an inch off of the tab of a Book Treat Box. Next, use a Bone Folder to burnish the folds on both the outer and inner pieces of the Book Treat Box. Then cover the outside of the box with a piece of Reindeer Days DSP. Before assembling the inner box add another piece of Reindeer Days DSP. Assemble the inner box.

Cut a window in the non-tabbed end of the outer Book Treat Box piece using one of the Nested Essentials Dies. Save the inside of the window piece for later.

Decorate the inside of the inner box with die cuts and fussy cut images. For added dimension cut a strip of Window Sheet about 4 1/2” x 1”. Score a 1/2” at each end to create tabs. Fold on the tabs and burnish with a Bone Folder. Add die cut and fussy cut elements to the strip and then insert into the box. Now the inner box can be added to the outer box.

Here's a closer look at the dimension and the details inside the box.

Use a few more of the Greetings of the Season images to add a “to” and “from” label to the back of the Book Treat Boxes tags.

Bonus! While all your supplies are out, make a few more tags with the scraps.

Artisan Post #14: Reindeer Days

For October my Artisan assignment was to create two projects using the Reindeer Days Suite Collection. This Collection is filled with charming holiday themed stamps, dies, paper, embellishments, and a totally awesome embossing folder.