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IT’S FRIDAY & TIME FOR A FINAL CARD

This week I have been featuring projects using the Seasona of Elegance Suite Collection.

As you can see, this suite collection has so many products included.

My final project this week is not a fun fold card but a simple one.

I started this card by stamping the small trees using Mossy Meadow ink. Then I used the snowflake image and repeatedly stamped it, with Whisper White Craft ink, to build up the snowy effect.

This stamped panel was then trimmed and cut in half.

The top Basic Beige panel then had ‘Christmas’ cut away.

These two smaller panels were then attached to the Mossy Meadow DSP panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Before attaching the Mossy Meadow paenl to the card base, I wrapped a length of Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon around it and tied a bow. The bow was secured in place with a Mini Glue Dot.

I stamped ‘merry’ onto a small piece f Basic Beige card and used the smaller of the rounded square dies to cut it out. Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to pop it up on the top panel.

Strips of Designer series Paper were added to the card insert and back of the envelope to finish them.

Finally, I added some Blooming Pearls to the card front.

I may have a surprise project for you over the weekend – stay tuned.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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Paper Snips
[103579]
$21.00
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WELL, WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEDNESDAY? TIME FOR A STAMPIN’ UP! UPDATE

This week’s update is all about two new kits.

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is all about making crafting fun, accessible, and inclusive! Click on any of the three images below to order your kit fro my online store.

The first of these new kits is the Card Keeper Kit.

This kit comes with everything you need to make 10 beautiful all-occasion cards. With a variety of sentiments, you can create an assortment of cards fit for birthdays, saying thanks, and more. And don’t miss the coordinating card container! This cute storage option is the perfect solution for keeping these all-occasion cards organised and ready to go

The second of these new kits is a Christmas Ornaments Kit.

This craft kit comes with everything you need to make 9 beautiful Christmas ornaments, including precut paper greenery, pinecones, bright berries, and festive details. Whether you gift it to a friend or keep it for yourself, this kit is the perfect solution for quick and easy Christmas crafting projects.


If the Christmas Ornaments Kit has put you in the Christmas mood, then you should like today’s Christmas card.

After preparing the Cherry Cobbler cardbase, I created the Gold Foil and Designer Series Paper layers.

I die cut three small rounded squares and one large one. These are in the Peaceful Seasons Dies pack.

The three smaller squares had a length of Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon threaded through them. Then the squares were positioned on the foil and DSP layers using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The ribbon was then tucked under the back of the panel and secured with Teat and Tape.

These layers were then adhered to the cardbase with Multipurpose Glue.

I die cut the larger square and stamped the Christmas greeting onto it with Mossy Meadow ink. Then I trimmed back the right hand side of the die cut piece. This piece was then positioned on the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The Peaceful Evergreens Dies have four dies that can be used to create a gorgeous bow. I have created three bows to posiotn on the three smaller squares that have already been attached to the card front.

The card insert and back of the envelope have both had more of the DSP attached.

For a final touch, three small gold pearls, from the Blooming Pearls embellishments, have also been added to the card front.

Tomorrow I have a 3D project to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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Paper Snips
[103579]
$21.00
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TODAY IS TUESDAY AND IT’S TIME FOR SOME TIPS & TECHNIQUES

Today I have a simple GATEFOLD CARD with BELLYBAND to share with you, using products from the Season of Elegance Suite Collection.

I use a cardbase that measures 5 3/4″ x 4 1/8″ which is slightly smaller than a half A4 sheet of cardstock.

TIP: To achieve these two very even and aligned folded panels, I use my Simply ScoresScoring Tool with the coordinaing Metric Scoring Plate. I score each side, along the 5 3/4″ side at the 5.25mm mark.

After scoring and folding the Gatefold card base, I adhered panels from the Seasons of ELegance 12″x 12″ Designer Series Paper to the front and inside card flaps.

A pane of Thick Basic White card was glued inside the card and a strip of the same paper was adhered to the insert. The back of the envelope also had some of the DSP added.

For the bellyband I used a 9 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock and scored it at 2 1/4″ and 6 1/2″.

I cut a tree using the smallest of the full trees from the Peaceful Evergreens Dies..

TIP: Cut a piece of Pretty Peacock and a piece of the Designer Series Paper and glue them together. After die cutting the tree, it will be firmer and stand better when the band is removed.

After the tree is adhered to the band, I added the Christmas greeting.

TIP: Add Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Gold Foil – it will make it easier to adhere the greeting to the band.

TIP: Keep the panel from where the greeting was cut away. Position this on the band, where you want to place the greeting, and secure it with some Post-it tape.

TIP: Peel away rhe adhesive sheet backing from the greeting and position it inside the negative space. This will help ensure that the greeting maintains its original shape and length.

To finish the card I added some gold pearls from the Blooming Pearls

To finish the bellyband I used gold embossing powder to heat emboss ‘merry’ onto a small strip of Pretty Peacock card. After trimming it I added some Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the strip and popped it on.

Romorrow I will have another Christmas card to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Heat Tool
[129056]
$56.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$21.00