Framed Christmas Tree - Stampin' Up! Ornamental Christmas

  I've been away from the stamp room the last few days on a trip out of state for college tours with my youngest so I don't have anything new to share but I do have a card that my local stampers got to make at my last class.  They loved learning the partial die cut technique and it seemed pretty popular when I shared it in a few videos as well.

  I love the dramatic look of the black, white and gold of the Modern Christmas DSP so I designed the card to highlight the die cutting technique and also the paper.  This one starts with a Basic White thick card base and then a wide strip of Basic Black cardstock.  Next is a panel of the DSP.

  The Christmas tree is stamped in Versamark on a Basic Black rectangle.  It's positioned just up and to the right from center leaving about an inch at the bottom.  After embossing it in gold it's time to do the die cutting!

  The trick is really easy to get a partial die cut!  All you do is position the tree die around the image as usual and then you out the top cutting plate on but don't cover the whole image.  For this example the top cutting plate covers the top of the tree down to the lower branches and leaves the trunk uncovered.  Now when you put the sandwich through the die cutter everything cuts but the part that is uncovered by the top plate so the die doesn't get pressed down to finish the whole outline.  So easy.

  The next part that really elevates the look is using the second largest square die in the Stylish Shapes die set.  Gently slide the square die behind the partially die cut Christmas tree making sure to align it evenly to create a nice frame behind the tree.  Now just run it through the die cutter as you usually would. I used a lot of dimensionals to adhere this panel to make sure nothing sagged and the window was supported.

Measurements for the parts are as follows from back to front:

black vertical band - 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"

DSP - 3 3/4" x 4 3/4"

black panel for tree - 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"

sentiment - 3 1/2" x 1/2"

  You can see this all come together in this quick video and it also shows one of the other patterns from the Modern Christmas DSP.

  The rest of the card is just the gold foil stars, embossed sentiment and a bit of white and gold twine tied in a bow for the top of the tree.

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

All of the supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE.

Stamps: Ornamental Christmas (Online Exclusive)

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Basic White thick, Basic Black, Modern Christmas DSP (Online Exclusive), Gold Foil, Basic White

Accessories: Gold embossing powder, Ornamental Christmas dies (Online Exclusive), Stylish Shapes dies, dimensionals, white and gold twine, 

A Little Cheer Wreath - Stampin' Up!® A Little Cheer

   Last week on my Facebook Live I made this sweet wreath card using the Traditional Wreath embossing folder and the A Little Cheer stamp and punch bundle.  It was a fun card to put together and I love how the little Christmas images look on the wreath!  And the colors are fab too if I do say so myself!

 I've linked the video below if you'd like to see how this card comes together.  I share some tips and tricks that might come in handy for your own stamping.

 The gold accents add even more festive spirit to this card!

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  All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE.

Stamps: A Little Cheer (Online Exclusive), Wishing You Joy

Ink: Shaded Spruce, Pool Party, Shy Shamrock, Flirty Flamingo, Poppy Parade

Paper: Pool Party, Shaded Spruce, Basic White

Accessories: A Little Cheer mini punch pack (Online Exclusive), Traditional Wreath embossing folder, dimensionals, gold Wink of Stella, Low Profile Dots, gold twine (retired)

Fall Moments - Stampin' Up!® Gathering Moments

   I'm still finding fun ways to use the fall Gathering Moments stamp set and coordinating Gathering Together DSP.  I used the Tic Tac Toe challenge for my starting point for this one with the lefthand down column of Leaves, Thanks Sentiment and Twine.

 This design started when I was going through my DSPs to see what I maybe hadn't used in a bit and I came across some small scraps of the Wood Textured specialty paper that I thought would look nice with the Gathering Together DSP.  The Wood Textured paper comes in white but is super easy to make it whatever color you want with an ink pad and blending brushes.  I made this panel Basic Beige to go with the colors from the DSP and added an Early Espresso twine bow across the middle.

  I stamped some of the images from the Gathering Moments stamp set in the DSP colors and then die cut and popped them up on different sizes of Spotlight on Nature dies circles.

  The little sentiment banner is Cajun Craze and stamped with Early Espresso ink and a new set released today; Banner Sayings.  This is a really cute set with smaller sentiments and a coordinating banner punch that will be quite handy!  A few Cajun Craze and Gold dots finish the details.

 Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE. 

Stamps: Gathering Moments (Online Exclusive), Banner Sayings (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso

Paper: Early Espresso, Gathering Together DSP (Online Exclusive), Wood Textured Specialty paper, Basic White, Cajun Craze

Accessories: Gathering Moments dies (Online Exclusive), Spotlight on Nature dies, dimensionals, Early Espresso twine, Cajun Craze & Gold dots

Winter Woodland - Stampin' Up!® Woodland Scenery

 The Freshly Made Sketches challenge seemed like the perfect layout to use with the Woodland Scenery stamp set.  The curved piece just said 'snowy hill' to me so I made a sweet little winter scene using the other stamps in the set for the circle elements!

I started with a Basic White thick card base and then embossed a panel of  Basic White with the retired Snowflake Sky embossing folder.  Then I drew some gently rolling hills on another piece of Basic White and trimmed along the pencil line.  I blended a bit of Pool Party ink along the edge of the hills to help define it against the snowy sky.

  I curved the sentiment on the block to follow the curve of the hill and stamped it in Pool Party.  The trees, house and deer are stamped, fussy cut and then added to the card front with dimensionals.

  The final detail is a single rhinestone added by the sentiment as I wanted to keep the design on the simple side.

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All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE.

Stamps: Woodland Scenery, Wishing You Joy

Ink: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, Pecan Pie

Paper: Basic White thick, Basic White

Accessories: dimensionals, Snowflake Sky embossing folder (retired)

Frosty Snowflake - Stampin' Up!® Snowy Delights

   I got to show off the Snowy Delights bundle at my last class and we made this frosty layered snowflake that really makes a statement!  

  It starts with a Balmy Blue base and then a 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" square of Basic White is for all of the stamping/ink blending.  The large snowflake from the Snowy Delights stamp set is used along with Gorgeous Grape ink for a big snowflake image.  

  In class we used the #1 and #3 masks (which are included with the stamp set) to lightly blend Balmy Blue and Highland Heather inks to fill in the snowflake.

  Next using the newly re-released vellum paper (now it comes in 12x12!!!)  a smaller die cut snowflake is layered on top of the stamped one.

  The sentiment is stamped in Gorgeous Grape on a strip of Basic White, backed with a narrow strip of Gorgeous Grape and then some Balmy Blue sheer ribbon is looped behind for some gorgeous texture and layers. The whole piece is then popped on dimensionals.

  Finally a few Frosted Iridescent Dots are added for the finishing touch.  3 of the 4 colors in this set of dots match the colors of this card so the mix and match possibilities were fun to play with in class!

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

All of the supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE.

Stamps: Snowy Delights

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue

Paper: Balmy Blue, Gorgeous Grape, Basic White, vellum

Accessories: Snowy Delights dies, Snow Delights Decorative Masks, dimensionals, Balmy Blue Sheer ribbon, Frosted Iridescent Dots, dimensionals, blending brushes

Gathering Maple Hello - Stampin' Up!® Gathering Moments Dies

   As we look forward to the weekend and maybe not having as much time as we'd like to create some fall cards I've got a design that you can make in no time at all!  This one came about from an orphaned card part left from this project and a challenge that is long over to make a clean and simple card with a leaf or leaves.  The large maple leaf die in the Gathering Moments die set really does all the heavy lifting here!

  I started with a Basic Beige base and then another layer of Basic Beige cut with the Textured Notes dies.  The Cajun Craze leaf left over from another project has the accent holes cute and then I used a Cajun Craze Blends marker to make the vein lines.  It's popped on dimensionals.

  The sentiment is from the Blooming Phrases stamp set and is stamped in Early Espresso on a 1/2" strip of Basic White. 

  Since it's a CAS card the only embellishment is the Early Espresso twine bow on the leaf stem.

  If you're hosting for Thanksgiving this design would be cute as a place card with the name instead of the sentiment!

  Thanks for looking!  Did you stamp today?

All of the supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE.

Stamps: Blooming Phrases (Online Exclusive)

Ink: Early Espresso

Blends: Cajun Craze dark

Paper: Basic Beige, Basic White, Cajun Craze Two-Toned cardstock

Accessories: Gathering Moments dies (Online Exclusive), dimensionals, Early Espresso baker's twine

Banner Rose - Stampin' Up!® Layers of Beauty

   The CAS Colours & Sketches challenge is back with a great layout for this challenge.  A banner is always a great element on a card and the "any shape" feature really makes this a versatile sketch!  I can't wait to see what you make for it!

  I decided to do some black and white with a pop of color for my shape!  I used the Layers of Beauty bundle and a set that is coming in November called Banner Sayings.

  I simply stamped the large floral stamp onto the banner in Memento ink then stamped the image again focusing on the one rose that has a matching die.  I added color using the masks and then die cut the flower and popped it on the banner with dimensionals lining it up with the same image.

  The sentiment is stamped and embossed in white onto Basic Black with a sequin accent to finish off this clean and simple design.

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All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE. Items marked with a * will be available November 2025.

Stamps: Layers of Beauty, Banner Sayings*

Ink: Memento Black, Pretty in Pink, Strawberry Slush, Granny Apple Green

Paper: Basic White thick, Basic White, Basic Black

Accessories: dimensionals, white embossing powder, Layers of Beauty dies & masks, pink sequin (retired)

Christmas Banner Shaker - Stampin' Up!® A Little Cheer

   I'm going back in the files today and sharing a card I made when I was trying to come up with a card for my guest spot with Stampin' Through the Catalog (see the card I ended up sharing HERE).  I had come up with the color combo and was trying out some different designs and this was one that didn't make the cut in the end but it's still a fun shaker card for Christmas.

  I started with a Petunia Pop card base.  Next I added a layer of Old Olive that is stamped with the gifts from the A Little Cheer stamp set.  I put both images on the same clear block and just stamped them in rows until the whole background was filled.

 I made a little shaker element with the Party Banners dies, a window sheet and foam strips.  For the shaker filling I had a lot of little punch outs from the A Little Cheer mini punches from playing with ideas for the guest designer card so I just swept them up from my desk and added a few loose gold sequins and added the shaker frame to the card front.

  The sentiment is made with the Traditional Label bundle and then banner die cut is the perfect size to span across the shaker window.

 A gold thread bow is the only embellishment for this card.

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All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE.

Stamps: A Little Cheer (Online Exclusive), Traditional Labels

Ink: Old Olive, Petunia Pop

Paper: Petunia Pop, Old Olive, Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lime Twist

Accessories: A Little Cheer mini punch pack (Online Exclusive), Party Banners dies, foam adhesive strips, window sheet, loose gold sequins, Traditional Label dies, gold thread (retired)